Star anise is the dried fruit of the evergreen tree Illicium verum Hook. f. from the family Magnoliaceae and genus Illicium. Its fruit is rich in essential oils, making it one of the main seasoning spices in China.
Star anise is primarily found in regions such as Guangxi, Yunnan, and Guangdong in China, as well as in Vietnam.
Star anise contains essential oils, with the main components being trans-anethole, limonene, citral, and anisaldehyde, among others.
Name | Star Anise |
Brand | Rushi |
Color | Reddish-brown |
Purification Rate | 99.5% |
Characteristics | Water scalding,clean energy drying |
Processing | Shape Selection - gravity separation-wind selection - magnetic separation - color sorting - X-Ray selection - Intelligent homogenizer - Automatic packaging -metal inspection |
Shelf Life | 18 months |
Packaging Method | The inner packaging is food grade inner membrane bag or aluminum foil bag, and the outer packaging is woven bag or carton. |
Storage Conditions | Cool, dry and avoid light place |
Foreign Objects | Malignant foreign objects*: Not detectable. General foreign objects*: Sampling 500g,not detectable; Sampling 3kg≤2pcs. |
Packaging Specifications and Sizes | |
Specifications | 25kg/piece,1kg/bag*8bag/carton |
Packaging | The inner packaging is food grade aluminum foil bag.The outer packaging is woven bag or carton |
Sizes | 1kg: 38*30cm; 25kg: 65*30*110cm carton: 49*25*36cm |
Label identification: According to customer's requirements and in accordance with laws and regulations.
1. All products can be treated with steam sterilization.
2. We offer a variety of packaging options ranging from 1kg to 25kg for your selection.
Star anise is widely used in various applications, such as in hot pots and stews, where it serves multiple functions like removing gamey flavors and enhancing aroma. It can be mixed with other spices to create compound seasonings, and its essential oil can also be extracted for use in daily chemical fragrances.